Renafood Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Renafood against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Renafood is a dietary supplement by SP Standard Process with 12 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for common cold and immune support, antioxidant support, skin health and collagen formation.Based on those ingredients, 1,186 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beet, Vitamin A, Vitamin C. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Renafood by SP Standard Process
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Renafood contains 12 ingredients, of which the active ones are vitamin C, vitamin A, beet, carrot, and oat flour. Vitamin C supports immune function and acts as an antioxidant; vitamin A is essential for vision and skin health.
Beet is included for its natural nitrates and pigments, which may support exercise performance and muscle recovery. Carrot provides additional vitamin A precursor (beta-carotene).
Oat flour is a soluble fiber that supports heart and cholesterol health. The product also lists a proprietary blend (whose exact amounts are not disclosed), along with bovine kidney and bovine kidney PMG extract—traditional whole-food concentrates used in some nutritional approaches.
The remaining ingredients are inactive (fillers and binders): honey, arabic gum, starch, ascorbic acid, and vitamin A palmitate.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin C in this product is effective for vitamin C deficiency and possibly effective for anemia of chronic disease, atrial fibrillation, cataracts, and exercise-induced respiratory infections. Vitamin A is effective for vitamin A deficiency and possibly effective for oral leukoplakia, aging skin, measles, ulcerative colitis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Beet is possibly effective for athletic performance and exercise-induced muscle soreness, though evidence for other uses like COPD or cholesterol is insufficient or points toward ineffectiveness. Carrot is possibly effective for vitamin A deficiency; evidence for cancer prevention and other uses is insufficient.
Oat flour is likely effective for high cholesterol (dyslipidemia) and heart disease prevention. For the proprietary blend and other ingredients, effectiveness data isn't established in the facts we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin C is generally well tolerated at normal dietary and supplement doses; very high doses (above 2 grams daily) can cause abdominal cramps, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, and kidney stones in those prone to them. Vitamin A is generally safe at recommended amounts but can be toxic in high doses and builds up in the body, causing fatigue, dry skin, hair loss, and serious liver problems.
During pregnancy, normal amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but avoid high-dose supplements of either unless your doctor advises it. Beet as a food is well tolerated; concentrated supplements have less safety data.
Common side effects are red stools or urine (harmless). Carrot as a food is safe; some people are allergic (hives, swelling, asthma, diarrhea).
Oat flour is generally well tolerated but can cause bloating, gas, and abdominal distention when fiber intake increases—start low and increase slowly to minimize this. All ingredients appear safe during lactation at normal food amounts; safety data for concentrated supplements during breastfeeding is limited.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check your medications with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any of these: retinoids or vitamin A derivatives (Major severity—risk of vitamin A toxicity); blood thinners like warfarin (vitamin C and vitamin A can each affect them); birth control or hormone replacement therapy (vitamin C may raise estrogen levels); thyroid medication levothyroxine (vitamin C may increase absorption); insulin or diabetes medications (oat flour may lower blood sugar, requiring dose adjustment); chemotherapy drugs that work via free radicals, like doxorubicin or cyclophosphamide (vitamin C may reduce effectiveness); hepatotoxic drugs—those that can harm the liver—combined with high-dose vitamin A (increases liver damage risk); tetracycline antibiotics combined with high-dose vitamin A (raises risk of brain swelling); drugs metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 (beet may increase their levels); and psychiatric medications like fluphenazine or HIV drugs like indinavir (vitamin C may reduce their levels).
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may help support kidney health through its nutrient and whole-food blend, particularly if you're low in vitamin C or A, or looking to manage cholesterol and heart health with oats. If you take blood thinners, birth control, hormone therapy, thyroid medication, diabetes drugs, or any chemotherapy, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—several ingredients can alter how those medications work.
Start slowly if you're sensitive to added fiber, and if you have a history of kidney stones or liver problems, check in with your healthcare provider first.
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Assessment coverage: 5 of 12 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 26, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Renafood, straight from the product label.
| Brand | SP Standard Process |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 812122013154 |
| Net contents | 180 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 26, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 239754 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Renafood by SP Standard Process, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 230 mcg RAE | 25% |
| Proprietary Blend | 385 mg | -- |
| Lactose | 0 NP | -- |
| Beet | 0 NP | -- |
| Carrot | 0 NP | -- |
| Bovine Kidney | 0 NP | -- |
| Oat Flour | 0 NP | -- |
| enzymatically processed Spanish Moss | 0 NP | -- |
| defatted Wheat | 0 NP | -- |
| organic Sweet Potato | 0 NP | -- |
| organic dried Kidney Bean | 0 NP | -- |
| Bovine Kidney PMG extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Honey, Arabic Gum, Starch, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: One tablet per meal, or as directed.
General Statements
Whole food supplements since 1929
Precautions
Caution: This product is processed in a facility that manufactures other products containing soy, milk, egg, wheat, peanut, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.
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Renafood by SP Standard Process label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Renafood by SP Standard Process
These are the 12 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container180 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Vitamin C
Interacts with207 drugs
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential nutrient your body needs but cannot make, so you must get it from food or supplements. It's important for im...
Vitamin C monograph & interactionsVitamin A
Interacts with387 drugs
Vitamin A is an essential nutrient important for vision, skin, immune function, and growth. Most people get enough from a balanced diet, and supplemen...
Vitamin A monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Honey, Arabic Gum, Starch, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Renafood by SP Standard Process Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Renafood by SP Standard Process contains several ingredients with documented drug interactions.
The most serious is a Major-severity interaction through its vitamin A content with retinoids (vitamin A derivatives used for skin conditions and some cancers), which can cause toxic vitamin A buildup in the body.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin C in this product interacts with estrogens (including birth control and hormone therapy—levels may rise up to 55%), blood thinners like warfarin, thyroid medication levothyroxine, some antipsychotics, and HIV medications. High-dose vitamin C also theoretically reduces effectiveness of certain chemotherapy drugs.
Vitamin A additionally interacts with blood thinners, some hepatotoxic drugs, and tetracycline antibiotics—combining these last two with high-dose vitamin A raises the risk of a serious swelling condition in the brain called pseudotumor cerebri. Beet root in this product may increase levels of drugs metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP3A4, and theoretically could lower blood pressure or reduce levels of certain other liver-metabolized drugs.
Oat flour can lower blood sugar; if you take insulin or oral diabetes medications, you may need dose adjustment. Carrot has no documented interactions in our data.
We could not check several ingredients (lactose, bovine kidney, enzymatically processed Spanish moss, defatted wheat, sweet potato, kidney bean, and bovine kidney PMG extract).
Although you can use the search tool below to check your exact medications, if you take any prescription drugs—especially blood thinners, birth control, hormone therapy, thyroid medication, diabetes drugs, or chemotherapy—run them against this product before starting. Altogether, these interactions span 1,187 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Renafood interact with 1,186 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 12 ingredients in Renafood interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Beet Vitamin A Vitamin C Oat Flour
AcitretinSoriatane
How Acitretin interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ARetinoids Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acitretin interactionAlitretinoinPanretin
How Alitretinoin interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ARetinoids Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Read the full Vitamin A + Alitretinoin interactionBexaroteneTargretin
How Bexarotene interacts with Renafood — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ARetinoids Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Read the full Vitamin A + Bexarotene interactionBeetCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Bexarotene interactionHalobetasol Propionate,tazaroteneDuobrii
How Halobetasol Propionate,tazarotene interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ARetinoids Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Read the full Vitamin A + Halobetasol Propionate,tazarotene interactionIsotretinoinAbsorica, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Roaccutane, Sotret
How Isotretinoin interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ARetinoids Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Read the full Vitamin A + Isotretinoin interactionTazaroteneArazlo, Avage, Fabior, Tazorotene, Zorac
How Tazarotene interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ARetinoids Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Read the full Vitamin A + Tazarotene interactionTretinoinAltreno, Renova, Retin-A, Vesanoid
How Tretinoin interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ARetinoids Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Read the full Vitamin A + Tretinoin interactionTretinoin, Benzoyl PeroxideTwyneo
How Tretinoin, Benzoyl Peroxide interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ARetinoids Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Read the full Vitamin A + Tretinoin, Benzoyl Peroxide interactionEtretinateTegison
How Etretinate interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ARetinoids Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Read the full Vitamin A + Etretinate interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAdo-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BeetCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BeetCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Renafood — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BeetCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Abiraterone interactionVitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Renafood — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Abiraterone Acetate interactionBeetCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Renafood — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BeetCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Renafood — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oat FlourAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Oat Flour + Acarbose interactionVitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Renafood — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acebutolol interactionBeetAntihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Beet and beetroot contain nitrates, which can cause vasodilation, potentially leading to lower blood pressure.
Read the full Beet + Acebutolol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Renafood — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acetaminophen interactionBeetCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Acetaminophen interactionVitamin CAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
High-dose vitamin C might slightly prolong the clearance of acetaminophen.
Read the full Vitamin C + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Renafood — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionVitamin CAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others), Aspirin Minor
Interaction Summary
High-dose vitamin C might slightly prolong the clearance of acetaminophen.
Read the full Vitamin C + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionBeetCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Renafood — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionBeetCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionVitamin CAspirin, Acetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Acidification of the urine by vitamin C might increase aspirin levels.
Read the full Vitamin C + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Renafood — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionVitamin CAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
High-dose vitamin C might slightly prolong the clearance of acetaminophen.
Read the full Vitamin C + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionBeetCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Renafood — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionBeetCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionVitamin CAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
High-dose vitamin C might slightly prolong the clearance of acetaminophen.
Read the full Vitamin C + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Renafood — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BeetCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionVitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionVitamin CAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
High-dose vitamin C might slightly prolong the clearance of acetaminophen.
Read the full Vitamin C + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Renafood — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BeetCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionVitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionVitamin CAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
High-dose vitamin C might slightly prolong the clearance of acetaminophen.
Read the full Vitamin C + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Renafood — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionVitamin CAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
High-dose vitamin C might slightly prolong the clearance of acetaminophen.
Read the full Vitamin C + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionBeetCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Renafood — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionVitamin CAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
High-dose vitamin C might slightly prolong the clearance of acetaminophen.
Read the full Vitamin C + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionBeetCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Renafood — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BeetCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionVitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionVitamin CAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
High-dose vitamin C might slightly prolong the clearance of acetaminophen.
Read the full Vitamin C + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Renafood — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionBeetCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Beet + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionVitamin CAcetaminophen (tylenol, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
High-dose vitamin C might slightly prolong the clearance of acetaminophen.
Read the full Vitamin C + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Renafood with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Beet
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, beet might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that betanin, the major pigment in beet, competitively inhibits CYP3A4 in a dose-dependent manner similarly to strong CYP3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Beet and beetroot contain nitrates, which can cause vasodilation, potentially leading to lower blood pressure. However, a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition using concentrated beetroot juice found no significant impact on blood pressure or heart rate in different age groups. Other small clinical studies suggest that while beet consumption might transiently lower blood pressure due to vessel dilation, there's no consistent evidence of a lasting effect. Overall, the theoretical risk of reduced blood pressure due to beet's nitrate content exists, but studies generally indicate a low and temporary impact rather than a sustained decrease.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that beet induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Vitamin A
Retinoids
Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Retinoids, which are vitamin A derivatives, could have additive toxic effects when taken with vitamin A supplements.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
The tolerable upper intake level (UL) is the highest level of intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse effects. Doses of vitamin A above the UL can cause hepatotoxicity, ranging from elevated liver enzymes to liver failure.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Theoretically, taking tetracycline antibiotics with high doses of vitamin A can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri.
Benign intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri) can occur with tetracyclines and with acute or chronic vitamin A toxicity. Case reports suggest that taking tetracyclines and vitamin A concurrently can increase the risk of this condition. Avoid high doses of vitamin A in people taking tetracyclines chronically.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, high doses of vitamin A could increase the risk of bleeding with warfarin.
Vitamin A toxicity is associated with hemorrhage and hypoprothrombinemia, possibly due to vitamin K antagonism. Advise patients taking warfarin to avoid doses of vitamin A above the tolerable upper intake level of 10,000 IU/day for adults.
Vitamin C
Alkylating Agents
Theoretically, antioxidant effects of vitamin C might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
The use of antioxidants like vitamin C during chemotherapy is controversial. There is concern that antioxidants could reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals, such as cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, carmustine, busulfan, and thiotepa. In contrast, some researchers theorize that antioxidants might make chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effect, if any, antioxidants such as vitamin C have on chemotherapy.
Aluminum
Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Research in animals and humans shows that vitamin C increases aluminum absorption, theoretically by chelating aluminum and keeping it in solution where it is available for absorption. In people with normal renal function, urinary excretion of aluminum will likely increase, making aluminum retention and toxicity unlikely. Patients with renal failure who take aluminum-containing compounds such as phosphate binders should avoid vitamin C supplements in doses above the recommended dietary allowances.
Antitumor Antibiotics
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of vitamin C might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
The use of antioxidants like vitamin C during chemotherapy is controversial. There is concern that antioxidants could reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs which generate free radicals, such as doxorubicin. In contrast, some researchers theorize that antioxidants might make chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effects, if any, antioxidants such as vitamin C have on chemotherapy.
Estrogens
Vitamin C might increase blood levels of estrogens.
Increases in plasma estrogen levels of up to 55% occur under some circumstances when vitamin C is taken concurrently with oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, including topical products. It is suggested that vitamin C prevents oxidation of estrogen in the tissues, regenerates oxidized estrogen, and reduces sulfate conjugation of estrogen in the gut wall. When tissue levels of vitamin C are high, these processes are already maximized and supplemental vitamin C does not have any effect on estrogen levels. Increases in plasma estrogen levels may occur when patients who are deficient in vitamin C take supplements. Monitor these patients for estrogen-related side effects.
Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Theoretically, vitamin C might decrease levels of fluphenazine.
In one patient there was a clinically significant decrease in fluphenazine levels when vitamin C (500 mg twice daily) was started. The mechanism is not known, and there is no further data to confirm this interaction.
Indinavir (Crixivan)
Vitamin C can modestly reduce indinavir levels.
One pharmacokinetic study shows that taking vitamin C 1 gram orally once daily along with indinavir 800 mg orally three times daily reduces the area under the concentration-time curve of indinavir by 14%. The mechanism of this interaction is unknown, but it is unlikely to be clinically significant in most patients. The effect of higher doses of vitamin C on indinavir levels is unknown.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)
Vitamin C can increase levothyroxine absorption.
Two clinical studies in adults with poorly controlled hypothyroidism show that swallowing levothyroxine with a glass of water containing vitamin C 500-1000 mg in solution reduces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels and increases thyroxine (T4) levels when compared with taking levothyroxine alone. This suggests that vitamin C increases the oral absorption of levothyroxine, possibly due to a reduction in pH.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
High-dose vitamin C might reduce the levels and effectiveness of warfarin.
Vitamin C in high doses may cause diarrhea and possibly reduce warfarin absorption. There are reports of two people who took up to 16 grams daily of vitamin C and had a reduction in prothrombin time. Lower doses of 5-10 grams daily can also reduce warfarin absorption. In many cases, this does not seem to be clinically significant. However, a case of warfarin resistance has been reported for a patient who took vitamin C 500 mg twice daily. Cessation of vitamin C supplementation resulted in a rapid increase in international normalized ratio (INR). Tell patients taking warfarin to avoid taking vitamin C in excessively high doses (greater than 10 grams daily). Lower doses may be safe, but the anticoagulation activity of warfarin should be monitored. Patients who are stabilized on warfarin while taking vitamin C should avoid adjusting vitamin C dosage to prevent the possibility of warfarin resistance.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Others)
High-dose vitamin C might slightly prolong the clearance of acetaminophen.
A small pharmacokinetic study in healthy volunteers shows that taking high-dose vitamin C (3 grams) 1.5 hours after taking acetaminophen 1 gram slightly increases the apparent half-life of acetaminophen from around 2.3 hours to 3.1 hours. Ascorbic acid competitively inhibits sulfate conjugation of acetaminophen. However, to compensate, elimination of acetaminophen glucuronide and unconjugated acetaminophen increases. This effect is not likely to be clinically significant.
Aspirin
Acidification of the urine by vitamin C might increase aspirin levels.
It has been suggested that acidification of the urine by vitamin C could increase reabsorption of salicylates by the renal tubules, and increase plasma salicylate levels. However, short-term use of up to 6 grams daily of vitamin C does not seem to affect urinary pH or salicylate excretion, suggesting this interaction is not clinically significant.
Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate (Trilisate)
Acidification of the urine by vitamin C might increase choline magnesium trisalicylate levels.
It has been suggested that acidification of the urine by vitamin C could increase reabsorption of salicylates by the renal tubules, and increase plasma salicylate levels. However, short-term use of up to 6 grams daily of vitamin C does not seem to affect urinary pH or salicylate excretion, suggesting this interaction probably is not clinically significant.
Niacin
Vitamin C might decrease the beneficial effects of niacin on high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
A combination of niacin and simvastatin (Zocor) effectively raises HDL cholesterol levels in patients with coronary disease and low HDL levels. Clinical research shows that taking a combination of antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and selenium) along with niacin and simvastatin (Zocor) attenuates this rise in HDL, specifically the HDL-2 and apolipoprotein A1 fractions, by more than 50% in patients with coronary disease. It is not known whether this adverse effect is due to a single antioxidant such as vitamin C, or to the combination. It also is not known whether it will occur in other patient populations.
Salsalate (Disalcid)
Acidification of the urine by vitamin C might increase salsalate levels.
It has been suggested that acidification of the urine by vitamin C could increase reabsorption of salicylates by the renal tubules, and increase plasma salicylate levels. However, short-term use of up to 6 grams/day vitamin C does not seem to affect urinary pH or salicylate excretion, suggesting this interaction probably is not clinically significant.
Oat Flour
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Consuming oats can decrease blood glucose in patients with diabetes. In those who require insulin, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.
Insulin
Concomitant use of oats and insulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In patients with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.
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Vitamin C
Interacts with 207 drugsVitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential nutrient your body needs but cannot make, so you must get it from food or supplements. It's important for immune function, collagen, and acts as an...
Read the full Vitamin C monograph → Herb & supplement monographVitamin A
Interacts with 387 drugsVitamin A is an essential nutrient important for vision, skin, immune function, and growth. Most people get enough from a balanced diet, and supplements are mainly useful for correcting a tr...
Read the full Vitamin A monograph → Herb & supplement monographBeet
Interacts with 861 drugsBeet, especially beetroot juice, is a nitrate-rich food that may modestly lower blood pressure and slightly improve exercise performance in some people. It is generally safe as a food, but s...
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Carrot is a common food vegetable that is a rich source of beta-carotene (which the body turns into vitamin A) and other nutrients. Eating carrots is safe and nutritious for most people, but...
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Interacts with 86 drugsOats are a well-studied whole grain whose soluble fiber (beta-glucan) can help lower cholesterol and support heart health when eaten regularly. As a food, oats are safe for most people, and...
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The 123 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
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